Job summary
- Main area
- Finance
- Grade
- VSM
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 344-8461COR
- Employer
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Kent and Canterbury Hospital
- Town
- Canterbury
- Salary
- £130,000 - £145,000 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Director of Financial Sustainability
VSM
Job overview
There has never been a more exciting time to join East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, and we are looking to appoint a Director of Financial Sustainability. This opportunity to join our leadership team comes at a time that has never been more important, as we shape and deliver our strategy and work towards better outcomes for patients.
This critical role will support the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) in influencing and driving the strategic development of the Trust. Reporting to the CFO, you will be involved in developing near term and medium-term strategic planning to support and inform effective decision making; helping to ensure the Trust can successfully meet its strategic objectives for patient care and improvement while returning to a balanced budget.
Main duties of the job
As Director of Financial Sustainability, your key responsibilities will include:
• You will drive operational excellence and maximise the value and efficiency of resource utilisation across the Trust and its five sites which are spread across East Kent.
• You will be leading the development and implementation of strategies to further enhance productivity, to streamline workflows, and to optimise operational efficiency across the organisation. A primary focus will concern identifying specific areas for focus and improvement to support the Trust’s Medium Term Financial Sustainability Plan, by implementing best practice, achieving cost efficiencies without compromising quality of patient care.
• You will be working with a range of other critical partners across the Kent and Medway Integrated Care System and the East Kent Health Care Partnership, to strive collaboratively to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients, while maximising value for money.
This position requires: a supportive leadership approach, with the post holder adept at great team working; strong practical analytical skills and experience and great communication skills in explaining the opportunities; a robust understanding of healthcare operations and financial management in a financial recovery environment; and the ability to support the CFO in holding other leaders to account for delivery of identified improvements, embedding strong governance to support the CFO deliver lasting change.
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five
hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are seeking a candidate with an outstanding track record of success at in the NHS or wider public sector, you will possess first class financial leadership and influencing skills with the ability to forge effective working relationships across a wide set of internal and external stakeholders. You will be an exemplary ambassador for the Trust and have the political nous to support the Trusts interests across the region.
If you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Adrian Watts from our recruitment partners on [email protected]. Please send your CV and personal statement, stating your motivations to apply and then describing how you meet the role specific requirements given your skills and experience.
Person specification
Qualifications and training
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Fully qualified accountant (CCAB – CIPFA, ICAEW, CIMA or Certified) with 5 years post qualification experience
- Evidence of relevant continued professional development
Desirable criteria
- PRINCE2 or equivalent level of project management experience/qualification
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Adrian Watts
- Job title
- MLC
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07816290865
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